the five step plan!!! ~ jack matasker. 1. read and think 2. select a strategy 3. solve 4. write or...
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The Five Step Plan!!!~ Jack Matasker
1. Read and Think2. Select a Strategy3. Solve4. Write or Explain5. Reflect
Read the problem carefully Know what is being asked Locate the keywords
What strategy should I use?? Choose the best strategySome strategies to choose from:1. Draw a picture of graph2. Make a list or table3. Look for a pattern4. Guess and check5. Work backward
Check your answers and calculations Label your work with the correct units
(ex: lbs, cm, feet, months)
Explain, in words, how you got your answer
Explain the strategy you chose Your writing must be clear and neat and
don’t leave out any steps
REVIEW YOUR WORK!!!!Answer questions like these: Did I answer the problem being asked? Did I explain why I chose the strategy I
used? Did I explain how I solved the problem?
If you can follow these steps you will have a great chance to do well on Open-Ended Questions!!